Kissena Gardens Condominium
43-43 Kissena Blvd., Queens, NY 11355
Overview
Kissena Gardens is an 80-unit condo conversion in Queens, with 29 parking units.
- Offering plan: Accepted September 2006 · 338 pages
- Finishes: Wood floors and metal cabinets
- Prices: $421 a square foot on average, as first offered; $22.9 million in all ($33.8 million when first offered)
- Common charges: $165–$551 a month, the sponsor's first-year estimate
- Utilities: Electricity and gas paid by the owner p. 28
- Sponsor: Here Realty LLC, represented by Dale R. Weber, Esq.; principals Harry Eisenoff, Joel P. Berger, John M. Downing and Robert Eisenoff
- Neighborhood: Flushing, Queens
- Subway: 10-minute walk to Flushing-Main St (7)
- Amendments: 13, the latest in December 2025
- Units
- 80 residential · 29 parking
- Neighborhood
- Flushing, Queens
- Subway
- 10 min walk to Flushing-Main St 7
- Principals
- Harry Eisenoff, Joel P. Berger, John M. Downing, Robert Eisenoff
- Average $/sf
- $421Homes in Schedule A, as first offered
- Common charges
- $165–$551 a monthSponsor's first-year estimate in Schedule A, For the first year of condominium ownership commencing September 1, 2006
- Offering price
- $22.9 million total $33.8 million when first offered
- Floor plans
- Pages 173–190 of the plan
- AcceptedSeptember 2006
- 13 amendments
- First sale
- Latest sale
Units & Prices
Sales
75 of 80 units sold (94%)
From city records (ACRIS), through Sep 30, 2026.
Common Charges & First-Year Budget
Property Taxes
The plan's first-year tax estimate, checked against the city's real bills.
| Home | Plan's estimate | First year | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | $1,087 | $2,760FY2026 | |
| 102 | $637 | $1,618FY2026 | |
| 103 | $1,655 | $4,202FY2026 | $4,202FY2026 |
| 104 | $1,655 | $4,202FY2026 | |
| 105 | $1,237 | $3,141FY2026 | |
| 106 | $1,684 | $4,277FY2026 | |
| 107 | $919 | $2,334FY2026 | |
| 109 | $637 | $1,618FY2026 | |
| 112 | $1,237 | $3,141FY2026 | |
| 115 | $919 | $2,334FY2026 | $2,334FY2026 |
| 201 | $1,200 | $3,175FY2025 | $2,190FY2026 |
| 202 | $737 | $1,873FY2026 | |
| 203 | $1,768 | $4,489FY2026 | |
| 204 | $1,768 | $4,489FY2026 | |
| 205 | $1,350 | $3,428FY2026 | |
| 206 | $1,797 | $4,564FY2026 | |
| 207 | $1,032 | $2,620FY2026 | |
| 208 | $1,200 | $3,047FY2026 | |
| 209 | $737 | $1,873FY2026 | |
| 210 | $1,768 | $4,679FY2025 | $4,489FY2026 |
| 211 | $1,768 | $4,489FY2026 | |
| 212 | $1,350 | $3,428FY2026 | |
| 214 | $1,797 | $4,564FY2026 | |
| 215 | $1,032 | $2,620FY2026 | |
| 301 | $1,302 | $3,307FY2026 | |
| 302 | $838 | $2,127FY2026 | |
| 303 | $1,870 | $4,750FY2026 | |
| 304 | $1,870 | $4,750FY2026 | |
| 305 | $1,453 | $3,689FY2026 | |
| 306 | $1,900 | $4,825FY2026 | |
| 307 | $1,134 | $2,881FY2026 | |
| 308 | $1,302 | $3,447FY2025 | $3,307FY2026 |
| 309 | $838 | $2,127FY2026 | |
| 310 | $1,870 | $4,750FY2026 | |
| 311 | $1,870 | $4,750FY2026 | |
| 312 | $1,453 | $3,845FY2025 | $2,652FY2026 |
| 314 | $1,900 | $4,825FY2026 | |
| 315 | $1,134 | $2,881FY2026 | |
| 401 | $1,378 | $3,499FY2026 | |
| 402 | $913 | $2,319FY2026 | |
| 403 | $1,946 | $4,941FY2026 | |
| 404 | $1,946 | $3,553FY2026 | |
| 405 | $1,528 | $3,880FY2026 | |
| 406 | $1,975 | $5,016FY2026 | |
| 407 | $1,210 | $3,130FY2024 | $3,072FY2026 |
| 408 | $1,378 | $3,499FY2026 | |
| 409 | $913 | $2,319FY2026 | |
| 410 | $1,946 | $4,941FY2026 | |
| 411 | $1,946 | $4,941FY2026 | |
| 412 | $1,528 | $3,880FY2026 | |
| 414 | $1,975 | $5,016FY2026 | |
| 415 | $1,210 | $2,803FY2026 | |
| 501 | $1,453 | $3,690FY2026 | |
| 502 | $988 | $2,510FY2026 | |
| 503 | $2,021 | $5,349FY2025 | $5,133FY2026 |
| 504 | $2,021 | $5,133FY2026 | |
| 505 | $1,603 | $4,072FY2026 | |
| 506 | $2,050 | $5,207FY2026 | |
| 507 | $1,285 | $3,264FY2026 | |
| 508 | $1,453 | $3,690FY2026 | |
| 509 | $988 | $2,556FY2024 | $2,510FY2026 |
| 510 | $2,021 | $5,133FY2026 | |
| 511 | $2,021 | $5,133FY2026 | |
| 512 | $1,603 | $4,072FY2026 | |
| 514 | $2,050 | $5,207FY2026 | |
| 515 | $1,285 | $3,264FY2026 | |
| 601 | $1,528 | $3,881FY2026 | |
| 602 | $1,064 | $2,701FY2026 | |
| 603 | $2,096 | $5,549FY2025 | $5,324FY2026 |
| 604 | $2,096 | $5,055FY2026 | |
| 605 | $1,678 | $4,263FY2026 | |
| 606 | $2,126 | $5,626FY2025 | $5,398FY2026 |
| 607 | $1,360 | $3,455FY2026 | |
| 608 | $1,528 | $3,881FY2026 | |
| 609 | $1,064 | $2,815FY2025 | $2,701FY2026 |
| 610 | $2,096 | $5,549FY2025 | $5,324FY2026 |
| 611 | $2,096 | $5,324FY2026 | |
| 612 | $1,678 | $3,065FY2026 | |
| 614 | $2,126 | $5,626FY2025 | $5,398FY2026 |
| 615 | $1,360 | $3,455FY2026 |
The plan's estimate is the sponsor's guess for year one. The city's bill is the real one, from the Department of Finance.
Closing Costs
The plan lists what a buyer pays at closing.
- Sponsor's counsel fee
- $1,650Paid by the purchaser to the sponsor's attorneys for the closingp. 7
- Counsel's extra charges
- Working capital
- $250Contribution to the condominium's working capital fundp. 7
Not listed: title insurance, mortgage tax, lender fees, mansion tax.
The Building
Amendments
Amendment 12 Apr 17, 2023
This twelfth amendment updates unsold unit information, financial obligations, board composition, and establishes new escrow procedures with Goldstick, Weinberger, Feldman, & Grossman, P.C. as escrow agent.
- Unsold units represent 43.75% of total residential units
- Aggregate monthly common charges for unsold units: $22,026.77
- Aggregate monthly real estate taxes for unsold units (2023/2024): $13,504.68
- Aggregate monthly rents for unsold units: $30,701.12 (residential), $0 (professional), $974.48 (garage)
- New escrow agent: Goldstick, Weinberger, Feldman, & Grossman, P.C. at 7 Penn Plaza, Suite 1602, New York, NY 10002
- Escrow account at Flagstar Bank, 485 Madison Avenue, New York, NY; FDIC insured to $250,000
- Escrow interest rate as of January 2022: 0%
- Board of Managers composition updated with five sponsor-affiliated members listed
Amendment 10 Jul 19, 2017
The Tenth Amendment updates the Sponsor's financial status, showing 35 of 80 residential units unsold (43.75%), increases the operating budget subsidy by $4,000 to $5,000 per sale, and extends the plan for 12 months.
- Sponsor owns 35 of 80 residential units (43.75%), 1 of 6 professional units, and 22 of 29 garage units
- Operating budget subsidy increased by $4,000.00 to $5,000.00 per Sponsor sale (minimum $10,000.00 for 2017)
- Sponsor monthly rental income approximately $39,477.39 on residential units and $1,585.65 on 11 garage units
- Sponsor receives approximately $31,900.00 per month from Seller Financing mortgage payments
- Certified financial statement for year ending December 31, 2016 shows $2,013.00 deficit
- Common charges increased effective November 1, 2017; assessment remains unchanged
- Plan extended for 12 months from amendment acceptance date
- Board of Managers now has 12 directors (11 named, 1 unit owner to be designated); Sponsor principals do not control board
Amendment 9 Mar 10, 2017
Prices for unsold residential, professional, and garage units have been increased.
- Unsold unit prices increased as listed in Exhibit A
- Residential units price updates across all floors
- Professional unit price updated
- Garage unit prices updated
Amendment 8 Jul 15, 2016
Financial disclosure update showing sponsor owns 47.50% of residential units and monthly financial obligations.
- Sponsor owns 38 of 80 residential units, 2 of 6 professional units, 22 of 29 garage units
- Sponsor pays $19,887.36 monthly for common charges on unsold units
- Sponsor pays $4,708.17 monthly assessment on unsold units
- Real estate taxes for 2015/16 allocated to unsold units: $11,370.17 monthly
- Sponsor receives $41,708.02 monthly rental income and $29,510.49 monthly from seller financing
- 2016 operating budget subsidy: $3,000.00 per sponsor sale, minimum $6,000.00
- Plan extended for 12 months from amendment acceptance date
- 2015 year-end financial statement shows $86,075 overage after depreciation
Amendment 7 Jul 15, 2015
Seventh Amendment updates sponsor's financial disclosures and confirms budget continuation through 2015.
- Sponsor owns 39 of 80 residential units, 2 of 6 professional units, and 22 of 29 garage units (48.75% of residential)
- Sponsor pays $20,379.15 monthly for common charges on unsold units
- Sponsor pays $4,824.60 monthly for assessments on unsold units
- Real estate taxes for 2015/16 tax year allocated to unsold units: $11,254.41 monthly
- Sponsor receives $47,057.65 monthly rental income from unsold units and $26,781.00 from seller financing payments
- 2013 budget continues unchanged for 2015; assessment continues until December 1, 2016
- Financial statements for year ending December 31, 2014 show $43,305 overage after depreciation
- Plan may be used for 12 months from amendment acceptance date
Amendment 6 Nov 24, 2014
Sixth Amendment increases prices for unsold residential, professional, and garage units.
- Residential unit prices increased across all floors
- Professional units prices increased
- Garage unit prices increased to $37,500.00 each
- Superintendent's apartment remains not for sale
- Superintendent's parking space remains not for sale
Amendment 5 Apr 25, 2014
Fifth Amendment updates sponsor financial disclosure, discloses unsold unit ownership, revises closing costs, and extends the plan.
- Sponsor owns 42 of 80 residential units (53%), 3 of 6 professional units, and 22 of 29 garage units
- Sponsor monthly common charges obligation: $22,021.55
- Sponsor monthly assessment obligation: $5,213.43
- Sponsor monthly mortgage interest payment to New York Community Bank: $6,823.00
- Sponsor receives approximately $53,585.75 per month rental income and $25,951.48 per month from seller financing
- Purchasers now obligated to pay ACRIS preparation cost of $350.00 and Sponsor's attorney cost of $2,500.00
- Plan extended for twelve (12) months from amendment acceptance date
- 2013 certified financial statements show $20,757 excess of revenues over expenses
Amendment 4 Jan 16, 2013
This amendment updates financial disclosure, imposes a two-year assessment, discloses a new holder of unsold units, and revises escrow and purchase procedures.
- Sponsor owns 48 of 80 residential units (60%), 5 of 6 professional units, and 24 of 29 garage units
- Two-year assessment of $225,000.00 total ($112,500.00 per year) commencing September 1, 2013
- Sponsor monthly obligations: $25,950.61 common charges, $6,143.60 new assessment, $14,280.25 real estate taxes, $7,394.26 mortgage interest
- Sponsor receives approximately $50,266.51 monthly rental income and $28,225.73 from seller financing
- New Holder of Unsold Units: Shui K. Tung and related entities (Units 302 and 506)
- Tenants have 90-day exclusive right to purchase at Schedule A prices
- Escrow agent changed to Dale Weber, Esq. at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Jackson Heights
- Revised Purchase Agreement and Escrow Agreement attached as Exhibits D and E
Amendment 3 Jun 5, 2008
Third Amendment documents the first unit closing, establishes reserve fund credit and escrow account, modifies contract of sale terms, and extends the plan offering period.
- First unit closed March 14, 2008; Declaration filed February 27, 2008 with CREN #2008000080760
- Reserve fund $484,125.00 deposited at JPMorgan Chase Bank; Sponsor took $224,000.00 credit for elevator and masonry work
- Sponsor placed $25,000.00 in escrow with Dale Weber, Esq. to obtain amended Certificate of Occupancy for unit count change from 79 to 81
- Unit 102 and superintendent's unit remain unsold pending amended Certificate of Occupancy
- New contract of sale form effective for contracts executed on or after amendment presentation date
- Purchaser to reimburse Seller's attorney $500 for title exception work at closing
- Plan may be used for six (6) months from amendment acceptance date
Amendment 2 Oct 31, 2007
Plan declared effective with 21 purchase agreements, sponsor ownership modified, budget and real estate taxes updated.
- Plan declared effective: 21 purchase agreements received (26.25% of 80 units)
- Harry Eisenoff's interest transferred to Harry Eisenoff April 25, 2006 Revocable Trust
- Schedule B budget revised upward by 5.43%
- Real estate taxes decreased due to successful tax certiorari for years 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06
- 2007/08 actual assessed valuation: $1,165,500 at tax rate $11.9280 per $100
- First year aggregate real estate taxes estimated at $142,264 (7 months at 2007/08 rates, 5 months at 2008/09 estimates)
- Accountant's certified statement of operation for calendar year 2006 provided
- Plan extension: valid for six (6) months from amendment filing date
Amendment 1 Mar 16, 2007
Amendment adds sponsor financing options, appliance allowance for tenant purchasers, lead paint disclosure rider, and changes selling agent.
- Sponsor financing available to up to 15 purchasers at 6% fixed for 5 years, up to 85% of unit price, interest-only with balloon payment
- Appliance allowance of $1,500 or new stove and refrigerator (at tenant option) if 12+ tenant purchase agreements executed within first 90 days
- Lead Paint Rider added to Purchase Agreements with 10-day inspection window
- Sponsor doing business under name "Kissena Gardens"
- New Selling Agent: A O Realty, 135-26 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, New York
Team
- Sponsor
- Here Realty LLC
- Principals
- Harry Eisenoff, Joel P. Berger, John M. Downing, Robert Eisenoff
- Counsel
- Dale R. Weber, Esq.
- Tax estimate
- DALE R. WEBER, ESQ.Prepared the first-year real estate tax projection
- Property report
- Anthony C. Evangelista, P.EPrepared the plan's description of the property and its condition · Named on p. 108
- Title agency
- Intercounty Abstract Corp.The sponsor's title company for buyers; you can choose another · Agent for Fidelity National Title Insurance Company of New York · Named on p. 116
Zoning
- Zoning district
- R7-1
Today's zoning, from city data (PLUTO 26v2).
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